Layer gesso for impasto effect
How do you layer gesso for impasto effects? Basically, you layer a lot. To creating an impasto effect with gesso, you just layer the primer in a way that adds texture and depth to your artwork. Can I use gesso…
Ingrid Maria Pimsner
Ingrid Maria Pimsner is a painter, arts writer, and educator. Her representational oil paintings depict the people, places and things that are closest to her.
She is also the founder and current director of The International Institute of Contemporary Art and Theory, an artist residency in Romania. In addition, she co-curates the Archive Space Project , a curatorial project founded by Annie Daley in 2010 and originally located in the Crane Arts building in Philadelphia, PA.
How to make a Japanese landscape painting
The Art of Japanese Landscape Painting This is a step-by-step guide to starting your own Japanese landscape painting. Before you get started, I suggest sourcing some reference images. Japanese landscape painting has a rich and profound history, reflecting the deep…
Exploring the World of Still Life Books
If you are looking for a book on the still life genre, scroll down. I have made lists of my favorite books on the still life genre. First, I wrote a list of books that teach you how to paint…
Understanding Gesso: A Closer Look at Drying Times
a bottle of white gesso
Exploring Gesso in Unexpected Ways
Gesso Innovations and Creative Applications This post explores using gesso in unexpected ways. Instead of using gesso as a traditional primer, this post is about unlocking gesso’s untapped potential. Here are some unexpected ways to use gesso. Mixed Media Magic…
Gesso Pro Tips
Avoid these common mistakes that artists make when applying gesso.
Advanced Diamond Painting
This post is a helpful guide for advanced diamond painting enthusiasts seeking to expand their skills and explore creative techniques.
varnishing oil paintings
The Art of Varnish Varnishing your oil paintings will help them last a long time. In this post, I will share a step-by-step process to varnish correctly. But, if you need a quick summary, here is a summary of this…
Pretty Diamond Painting
Diamond painting is a cute craft. Imagine making a painting by numbers, but instead of acrylic paint, you use sparkly diamonds. Sounds pretty and fun, right? If you like precious paintings, you might enjoy using diamond painting kits (or even…
How to get oil paint out of clothes
Yikes! Oil paint and fabric Ah, you got oil paint on your clothes! It’s ok. Don’t panic. To get oil paint out of clothes, try using dish soap, rubbing alcohol, or hand sanitizer. You can even try WD-40. These will…